A list of books for aspiring voters and politicians

Recently a reader asked me what books I’d suggest “every young person should read before they consider themselves informed enough to vote”. I’m happy to oblige… but I don’t limit it to young people. And if they’re important to read before you vote they’re surely important to read before you run for office.
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